What is your current whisky want?

by **lockejn** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:30 pm

I often find myself waiting for a particular whisky. Either it's something new the distillery has just announced, or something new coming to the local shops, something a bit more expensive I'm saving up for, or something I've ordered online that hasn't arrived yet. It seems as soon as the object of my obsession is in hand, another pops into focus - I'm always seeking the next great pour.

So what is your current whisky want? What new release(s) are you most looking forward to? What fancy, special bottle has its own savings account?

by **lockejn** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:34 pm

I'm hoping to pick up a bottle of the Glenmorangie Finealta any day now. The state has purchased a bunch of it, but it hasn't appeared on shelves yet. I'm hoping they didn't skimp out on the peat too much - most reviews seem to indicate they may have.

Also toying with the idea of splitting a bottle of Jameson 18 with a co-worker. Again, the state purchased a few bottles, but haven't shelved it yet. Irish whiskey doesn't do a whole lot for me, but I'm always eager to try new things and half of $90 isn't terrible.

by **lockejn** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:35 pm

Almost forgot (which is part of the reason I started this thread) Johnnie Walker Double Black. I'm pretty excited about that one, but it's been quite a long wait.

by **lockejn** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:50 pm

Collector57 wrote:I have a bottle of 25yo Speyburn waiting for me at TWE

I would love to be able to get an older Speyburn. I guess they don't (often) make it across the pond.

by **Ganga** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 8:47 pm

I want some Gator. And I need to replenish a'bunadh.

by **Drammed** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 9:24 pm

Waiting for a few things to make their way over to my neck of the woods....

Balvenie 14 Carribbean Cask
Kilcholman - any
Ardbeg - Rennaissance (sp?)
Port Charlotte - any but 6 as i have tried that one already

I am hoping to try all these and more when I visit Scotland though :thumbsup:

by **lockejn** » Thu Mar 03, 2011 3:06 pm

Looking forward to the new Knob Creek Single Barrel. I'm not a huge KC fan, but NCF and higher ABV can't hurt.

Also wish I could get hold of a bottle of WT Rye without paying to ship it. Apparently it's not very popular anywhere in the northeast.

by **lockejn** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:47 am

Bulleit Rye.

by **Knolly** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:47 am

Any good tasting IB Port Ellens - I think that's going to be my focus for the next year or two

by **andygaspo** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 4:36 pm

I am waiting for a bottle of Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix

by **AshDLS** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 10:57 pm

Anything Japanese.

As far as bourbons go, I've always wanted a George T Stagg, never quite had the finances though.

by **The Third Dram** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:51 pm

lockejn wrote:So what is your current whisky want? What new release(s) are you most looking forward to?

Highland Park 12 Year Old Saint Magnus... I wish my regional liquor board would hurry up and place the bottles it's apparently ordered on the shelves.

by **lockejn** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 1:09 am

Islay Mist 8 and Jim Beam Devil's Cut are both on the way to the state stores. Can't wait to try them.

by **dramtastic** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 2:49 am

Am eyeing The Chichibu Heavily Peated from WhiskyLive Tokyo this year.
Also Shinshu(Mars) 3 & 25
Ichiro's Malt 4 of Diamonds Pedro Ximenez finished

by **Wave** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 6:11 am

I've had a Nikon D7000 DSLR kit with a Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II lens on back order for the last month but it looks like that deal is going to fall through since that sale ends next week. So to ease my sorrow I've been eying a recent Glenlochy 29yo Signatory Cask Strength Edition at Loch Fynes.

Cheers!

by **DavidUK** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:08 pm

Kilchoman Inaugural Release.

I have a spare Snow Phoenix if anyone is interested in some kind of exchange?

by **malthound** » Mon May 16, 2011 6:22 pm

I think I'd go for the Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix as well.

But then again, if I got started, it could be a very long list!

by **lockejn** » Tue May 17, 2011 12:38 am

I can't decide on the Phoenix. Looking forward to the Ancnoc 16 though - due in any time now.

by **bredman** » Tue May 17, 2011 1:59 am

Cheap ryes. Gonna try Pikesville, Rittenhouse Straight, and Sazerac Straight Rye.

by **slaine** » Fri May 20, 2011 10:10 pm

I'm keen to try this Ardbeg alligator out. Also any of the elements. Also would like to track down a 77 bottling (my birth year), but realise this may be difficult to get a) something I like, and less likely b) something I can afford

by **IronDawg** » Sun May 22, 2011 9:56 am

Ardbeg Alligator will be a definite purchase, but am also lining up the Benromach Fumosus range (but are hard to track down), Yoichi 10 and likely the Bunna 16 Manzanilla Wood Finish and Toiteach.

by **lockejn** » Thu May 26, 2011 9:05 pm

lockejn wrote:Almost forgot (which is part of the reason I started this thread) Johnnie Walker Double Black. I'm pretty excited about that one, but it's been quite a long wait.

Binny's is expecting this in September. Four more months to go!

by **IronDawg** » Sun May 29, 2011 8:22 pm

Yep I meant the Benriach! Either way its tough to track down.

by **lockejn** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 2:34 pm

Oban 18! I've been lusting after this for quite some time, but never could bring myself to spend $140+ to have a bottle shipped in. Well, looks like the state stores may be getting some soon, and at a jaw-dropping price of $64.99! Definitely can't wait.

by **lockejn** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 3:32 pm

I'm currently waiting on several to arrive at the state stores:

Jameson Gold Reserve
WhistlePig Rye
Glen Grant 10
And an unknown 2x 375ml pack of Woodford Reserve ryes that mysteriously appeared in the database with no further detail.

by **lockejn** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 3:33 pm

Oh, and I'm looking forward to the Laphroaig Batch 003 if it ever shows and the Triple Wood due out in a few months.

by **Ganga** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 2:44 am

Ooo, those sound good Locke. I'm drooling over a MMM Bunnahabhain 18 sherry cask.

by **Barontitus** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 12:40 am

glenfarclas-40 year old and amrut fusion

by **jazz lover** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:03 pm

Barontitus,The Glenfarclas 40 yr. I found a bit tired
and the Amrut I just did not get. Go the the Farclas 15 yr.
if it's in your area.The Amrut peated cask strength is the one.

by **Ganga** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 10:26 pm

jazz lover wrote:Barontitus,The Glenfarclas 40 yr. I found a bit tired
and the Amrut I just did not get. Go the the Farclas 15 yr.
if it's in your area.The Amrut peated cask strength is the one.

The Glenfarclas 40 105 on the other hand.... :thumbsup:

Found a very good Bunnahabhain. It' the MMcD Mission 18 yo sherry matured.

by **pkt77242** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 5:29 am

jazz lover wrote:Barontitus,The Glenfarclas 40 yr. I found a bit tired
and the Amrut I just did not get. Go the the Farclas 15 yr.
if it's in your area.The Amrut peated cask strength is the one.

I haven't had the Farclas 40 but I definitely agree about the Amrut Fusion. Just average.

by **lockejn** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 1:34 am

Looking forward to the 2011 BTAC. Will pick up a Stagg, Eagle, and maybe Weller this year.

by **eol** » Sun Sep 04, 2011 1:51 am

Prices are just skyrocketing these days -
an obscure local shop had a
Glendronach 1968 (25 yo) - $399
Macallan 1841 Replica - $299
Oban 1969 (32 yo) - $299

I would like these as they are not seen too often - but not sure of the prices - opinions ...

by **lockejn** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 6:33 pm

The 2011 Diageo special releases are coming! Looking forward to the Lagavulin 12 and Caol Ila Unpeated 12 again this year.

by **Ganga** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 6:39 pm

Still want to get the Bunnie but Laphroaig TW is starting to make its way here. Also, am curious about the Auchentoshan Valinch.

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